Vernon Memorial Hospital

Detailed report on the hospital located in Viroqua, Wisconsin (WI).

Vernon Memorial Hospital is a government run critical access hospital based at 507 Main Street in Viroqua, WI. The facility is not accredited and provides emergency services.
The mortality rate for heart attack patients at the facility is no different than the national rate. The patient mortality rate is also no different than the national rate.
In 2006, 385 Medicare patients were given 1,672 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. A total of 36 Medicare patients were given 117 days of swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $123,205 by Medicare. 2,454 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $1,873,979 by Medicare for these services.

When compared to state levels,
pneumonia patients at this facility are more likely to be assessed and given a pneumococcal vaccination.

When compared to other hospitals in the state,
heart failure patients at this facility are less likely to be given an evaluation of their LVS function.

Quality Measures

Heart Attack Patients Given Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart attack patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 2 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

100.00%

Vernon County

100.00%

Wisconsin

85.25%

United States

82.44%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 6 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

100.00%

Vernon County

100.00%

Wisconsin

94.16%

United States

90.10%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 9 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

89.00%

Vernon County

89.00%

Wisconsin

91.97%

United States

89.74%

Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart failure patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 3 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

67.00%

Vernon County

50.00%

Wisconsin

85.77%

United States

82.00%

Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions

The percentage of heart failure patients given discharge instructions. The sample size for this measure was 14 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

86.00%

Vernon County

52.00%

Wisconsin

73.25%

United States

60.95%

Pneumonia Patients Given Influenza Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 15 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

100.00%

Vernon County

75.00%

Wisconsin

79.28%

United States

69.93%

Pneumonia Patients Given Antibiotics within 4 Hours

The percentage of pneumonia patients given initial antibiotic(s) within 4 hours after arrival. The sample size for this measure was 93 patients.

This Provider

94.00%

Vernon County

95.00%

Wisconsin

87.49%

United States

80.14%

Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of pneumonia patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 14 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

100.00%

Vernon County

95.50%

Wisconsin

81.75%

United States

79.65%

Pneumonia Patients whose Blood Culture Performed Prior to Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients whose initial emergency room blood culture was performed prior to the administration of the first hospital dose of antibiotics. The sample size for this measure was 29 patients.

This Provider

97.00%

Vernon County

98.50%

Wisconsin

94.28%

United States

90.43%

Surgery Patients Given Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of surgery patients who received the appropriate preventative antibiotic(s) for their surgery. The sample size for this measure was 56 patients.

This Provider

100.00%

Vernon County

100.00%

Wisconsin

93.54%

United States

89.88%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 9 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

100.00%

Vernon County

100.00%

Wisconsin

94.40%

United States

92.45%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 10 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

90.00%

Vernon County

90.00%

Wisconsin

91.57%

United States

87.23%

Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication within 30 Minutes

The percentage of heart attack patients given fibrinolytic medication within 30 minutes of arrival. The sample size for this measure was 1 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

100.00%

Vernon County

100.00%

Wisconsin

13.25%

United States

31.22%

Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart attack patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 1 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

100.00%

Vernon County

100.00%

Wisconsin

90.82%

United States

87.61%

Heart Failure Patients Given Evaluation of LVS Function

The percentage of heart failure patients given an evaluation of left ventricular systolic (lvs) function. The sample size for this measure was 27 patients.

This Provider

52.00%

Vernon County

63.50%

Wisconsin

87.64%

United States

83.53%

Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart failure patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 1 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider

0.00%

Vernon County

0.00%

Wisconsin

80.17%

United States

81.61%

Pneumonia Patients Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 90 patients.

This Provider

98.00%

Vernon County

81.50%

Wisconsin

78.42%

United States

69.00%

Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment

The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 108 patients.

This Provider

100.00%

Vernon County

100.00%

Wisconsin

99.77%

United States

99.26%

Pneumonia Patients Given Most Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients given the most appropriate initial antibiotic(s). The sample size for this measure was 58 patients.

This Provider

83.00%

Vernon County

88.00%

Wisconsin

87.37%

United States

82.91%

Surgery Patients Given Antibiotics 1 Hour Before Incision

The percentage of surgery patients who received preventative antibiotic(s) 1 hour before incision. The sample size for this measure was 216 patients.

This Provider

82.00%

Vernon County

91.00%

Wisconsin

84.07%

United States

76.95%

Surgery Patients whose Antibiotics Stopped within 24 Hours of Surgery

The percentage of surgery patients whose preventative antibiotic(s) are stopped within 24 hours after surgery. The sample size for this measure was 211 patients.

Treatment Figures

Non-PPS Inpatients

The number of non prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

385

Vernon County Average

271

Wisconsin Average

282

United States Average

371

Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

1,672

Vernon County Average

1,228

Wisconsin Average

1,906

United States Average

3,791

Swing Bed Patients

The number of swing bed patients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider

36

Vernon County Average

40

Wisconsin Average

70

United States Average

75

Outpatients

The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider

2,454

Vernon County Average

1,619

Wisconsin Average

5,737

United States Average

7,242

Non-PPS Inpatient Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

1,690

Vernon County Average

1,240

Wisconsin Average

1,918

United States Average

3,834

Non-PPS Inpatient Discharges

The number of non prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

436

Vernon County Average

322

Wisconsin Average

341

United States Average

450

Swing Bed Utilization Days

The number of days of swing bed care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider

117

Vernon County Average

363

Wisconsin Average

678

United States Average

775

Swing Bed Patient Discharges

The number of swing bed patient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider

38

Vernon County Average

43

Wisconsin Average

78

United States Average

88

Financials

Medicare Non-PPS Inpatient Payments

The total non prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus pass-through, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$2,760,681

Vernon County Average

$1,998,411

Wisconsin Average

$2,444,124

United States Average

$4,323,113

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$1,634

Vernon County Average

$1,612

Wisconsin Average

$1,274

United States Average

$1,128

Medicare Swing Bed Payments

The total swing bed associated Medicare Part A payments made to this provider in 2006. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider

$123,205

Vernon County Average

$320,640

Wisconsin Average

$675,620

United States Average

$516,856

Medicare Payments Per Swing Bed Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered swing bed utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider

$1,053

Vernon County Average

$885

Wisconsin Average

$996

United States Average

$667

Medicare Outpatient Payments

The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider

$1,873,979

Vernon County Average

$1,545,090

Wisconsin Average

$5,180,448

United States Average

$5,694,349

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$7,171

Vernon County Average

$7,374

Wisconsin Average

$8,660

United States Average

$11,654

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$1,651

Vernon County Average

$1,628

Wisconsin Average

$1,283

United States Average

$1,140

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider

$6,332

Vernon County Average

$6,216

Wisconsin Average

$7,164

United States Average

$9,611

Medicare Payments Per Swing Bed Patient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered swing bed patient in 2006. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider

$3,422

Vernon County Average

$8,016

Wisconsin Average

$9,657

United States Average

$6,860

Medicare Payments Per Swing Bed Patient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered swing bed patient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider

$3,242

Vernon County Average

$7,457

Wisconsin Average

$8,615

United States Average

$5,870

Medicare Payments Per Outpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.